Shape of 'molecular graphene' determines electronic properties
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 - 14:31
in Physics & Chemistry
Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) form an important class of molecules, which can be regarded as small graphene species and which play a prominent role in the development of organic electronics. Scientists now show that the edge structures of these apparently similar molecules are responsible for spectacular differences in transport properties, allowing for smarter design of new materials.